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Nature

Evergreen

“Evergreen State” is Washington State’s apt nickname. If you have been to the Pacific Northwest you know that it refers to the abundance of evergreen trees growing all over the state.

Evergreen trees grow all over Washington State.
Define “evergreen”
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Island Living

Orcas Island – The Gem of the San Juans

You start to get a sense of peace as soon as the ferry pulls out of Anacortes and heads for the San Juan Islands. As the ferry winds its way through the mesmerizing and ever-changing waters of the Salish Sea …

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Activities

The Lure of Lighthouses…

I always had a fascination with lighthouses. As a kid I knew lighthouses mostly from looking at pictures because I grew up in a landlocked country. I didn’t see one up close and personal until I was 18 on a …

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Activities

Camping in the San Juan Islands

With recent snowfall and windy and rainy winter days, camping might not necessarily be on people’s minds! However, camping in the San Juan Islands is very popular and the campgrounds fill up quickly. Hence, the earlier you make reservations the …

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Activities

Historic Roche Harbor

If you have visited San Juan Island before or you have done some research in order to visit, you may have come across Roche Harbor Resort on the north end of the island. Roche Harbor resort is a perfect mixture …

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Activities

Let’s go for a hike at Cattle Point!

We often get asked if there are any nice hikes on San Juan Island. The answer is a resounding “yes”, we have lots of really nice hikes, some short, some long, some easy, some hard! So I figured I would …

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Friday Harbor

Island Magic

There is definitely magic in the air here in the San Juan Islands, a magic you cannot quite put your finger on, a silent allure beckoning. It all starts on the ferry ride over, time slows down as you glide …

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Activities

Spring Time Explorations

The days are longer, the foliage has sprung, flowers cover the islands with colorful dots. The birds are singing, the frogs are peeping, the air smells clean and fresh! Spring has arrived in full force here in the San Juan …

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